Mookie Betts reveals why he never wanted to be a switch-hitter after being questioned by Dodgers superfan Bryan Cranston: "I was a little guy"

Mookie Betts is versatile, having played in right field and shortstop, but has the Dodgers superstar ever contemplated developing a switch-hitting ability? This was the question posed for the 31-year-old by actor and Dodgers fan Bryan Cranston.

In yesterday's episode of the "On Base with Mookie Betts" podcast, guest Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh discussed his history as a switch-hitter. Towards the end of the episode, Betts cut to a "special fan video question" that featured actor Bryan Cranston. The Breaking Bad star asked whether Betts, like Raleigh, had ever switch-hit in his career.

Since childhood, Cal Raleigh has hit as both a right-hander and left-hander, even though he throws with his right hand. He one of the few catchers in baseball who can switch hit.

Betts thanked Cranston for the question, and explained why he never developed the switch-hitting skill. Betts said because of his short stature and medium-size build, his playing style would never compliment that of a switch-hitter.

"No I never thought about being a switch hitter. I was a little guy so I wasn't hitting it far, so if I turned around and hit it left-handed it definitely wasn't going anywhere," Mookie Betts said.

Mookie Betts playing no.2 behind Shohei Ohtani

Betts is currently in the lineup batting second behind Shohei Ohtani, which is a change from his previous experience. The eight time All-Star has been the primary leadoff hitter for the Dodgers for the last few seasons, before he hit the Injury List in June for a fractured thumb.

During Betts' absence, Ohtani performed well in the role, and management made a permanent change, with Betts now second in the lineup. In 40 at-bats since his return, the 2018 AL MVP is hitting at .300, with 12 hits, and 7 RBIs.